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Draper point

Draper point is a way to measure the temperature of something. Think of it like a special thermometer that tells you how hot or cold an object is.

When we talk about temperature, we usually use units like degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. But with Draper point, we use a different kind of unit called Kelvin. Kelvin is a way of measuring temperature that starts at absolute zero, which is the coldest temperature possible.

To find the Draper point of something, you have to heat it up until it starts giving off light. This can be really hot, like the surface of a star! The Draper point is the temperature at which the light given off by the object reaches its maximum intensity.

Scientists use the Draper point to study the properties of different objects in the universe, like stars and planets. By measuring the Draper point, they can learn a lot about how hot these objects are and what they're made of.

So, imagine if you had a special thermometer that could tell you how hot a star was or what a planet is made of - that's kind of like what the Draper point helps scientists do!
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